Sepher HaShorashim im Nigzarim [dictionary of Hebrew roots and derivatives].

AUCTION 76 | Thursday, June 14th, 2018 at 3:00 PM

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 197

(KIMCHI, DAVID)

Sepher HaShorashim im Nigzarim [dictionary of Hebrew roots and derivatives].

<<First Latin edition.>> Prepared by Sebastian Münster. Printer’s mark on title. Much use of Hebrew. Printed from right to left. ff. (496). Lightly browned. Later calf. Thick 12mo. Vinograd, Basle 58.

Basle: Hieronymus Froben & Nicolaus Episcopius 1539

Est: $700 - $900

PRICE REALIZED $70

Münster translated Kimchi’s Sepher HaShorashim from Hebrew into Latin, all the while embellishing upon the original.